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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.31 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.31 and 147.71 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.31 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.31 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.31 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 40,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,814.63/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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